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Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 364 · 40 questions
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Debater's tip (Show how ideas connect): Reason: because, the reason is, due to, this is because. Result: so, therefore, as a result, that is why. Example: for example, for instance, such as. Other side: however, but, although, on the other hand.

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  1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) the reason is
  2. 2.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) on the other hand (c) but (d) however
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) as a result (d) that is why
  5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
  6. 6.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
  7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
  8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) such as (d) therefore
  9. 9.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  10. 10.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) for instance (d) but
  11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) for instance (c) so (d) therefore
  12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) although (d) for example
  13. 13.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
  14. 14.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
  15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) but (c) therefore (d) however
  16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
  17. 17.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
  18. 18.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
  19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) that is why
  20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
  21. 21.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) although (c) on the other hand (d) however
  23. 23.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) so (d) although
  25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) for example (c) as a result (d) because
  26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
  27. 27.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
  28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for example (c) as a result (d) due to
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) due to (d) as a result
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) this is because (c) for example (d) such as
  31. 31.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
  32. 32.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) such as
  34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) because
  35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) for instance (d) because
  36. 36.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
  37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
  38. 38.Which linking word adds an example? (a) due to (b) but (c) such as (d) this is because
  39. 39.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a reason (c) an example (d) a result
  40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) that is why (d) although

Answer key

  1. to give an example
  2. True
  3. so
  4. due to
  5. However
  6. adds an example
  7. gives a reason
  8. such as
  9. gives a reason
  10. for instance
  11. for instance
  12. although
  13. shows a result
  14. False
  15. therefore
  16. because
  17. shows the other side
  18. True
  19. the reason is
  20. on the other hand
  21. True
  22. for example
  23. False
  24. so
  25. as a result
  26. shows a result
  27. shows the other side
  28. for example
  29. as a result
  30. this is because
  31. True
  32. False
  33. the reason is
  34. because
  35. because
  36. so
  37. For example
  38. such as
  39. a result
  40. that is why

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